Controlled observation on effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy.
- Author:
Qing YUAN
1
;
Qin-yu WANG
;
Rui JIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Cerebral Palsy; therapy; Humans; Infant; Needles; Scalp
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(3):209-211
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare therapeutic effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy.
METHODSRandomized controlled design and Jin three needle therapy were used, and the therapeutic effects of needle retaining time of 1 h and 30 min on cerebral palsy were compared.
RESULTSAfter treatment for 2 months, the improvement of motor function in the group of retaining needle of lh was better than that in the 30 min group.
CONCLUSIONProlonging the retaining needle time for sufficient stimulation amountis an important factor for achieving a better therapeutic effect in scalp acupuncture treatment of infant cerebral palsy.
